Carmellose sodium vs Nepafenac
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 22.4× as often as Nepafenac in March 2026 — 31,670 items versus 1,415 in England.
31,670items
Carmellose sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,415items
Nepafenac · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carmellose sodium versus Nepafenac: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carmellose sodium · ╌ Nepafenac
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Carmellose sodium | Nepafenac |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 31,670 | 1,415 |
| Items, last 12 months | 386,963 | 17,562 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £343,769 | £31,168 |
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